Bravo Award Recognizes Supporters Of Performing Arts

It’s that time of year again - time to submit nominations for the 1995 Bravo Award.

Every year, this award is presented to a person, business or foundation in recognition of outstanding support for the performing arts in Spokane.

Last year, Firth Chew was the recipient of the Bravo Award.

Generally, people nominate a person or organization that has supported more than one performing arts organization and/or discipline.

The award will be presented at the 1995 Royal Fireworks Concert on July 30 in Riverfront Park.

All nominations must be postmarked by June 28.

Send to: Biggs & Dutton, 615 W. Cotta Ave., Spokane, WA 99204.

Auditions

The Spokane Civic Theatre is holding auditions for its summer production of the musical “The World Goes ‘Round” on Monday, May 22, and Tuesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. at the theatre’s main stage.

Those interested in trying out must prepare a song that is no longer than one-and-a-half minutes. An accompanist will be provided. For more information, call 325-1413

Auditions for the Spokane Civic Theatre production “Bent,” a play about the persecution of homosexuals in Nazi Germany, happen Sunday, May 21, and Monday, May 22, at Cavanaugh’s Inn at the Park.

Those auditioning for the role of Greta must ready a song no longer that one-and-a-half minutes long. An accompanist will be provided. For any additional information, call 325-1413

The Chase Youth Commission will hold auditions Thursday, June 1 at The Met for teen specialty acts to participate in a talent event during “Kids Week ‘95.”

For more information, call 625-6440.

The Spokane Falls Chapter of Sweet Adelines, a female harmonic vocal group which recently placed fourth at a recent Sweet Adelines competition in Spokane, is looking for singers to audition for the group.

For more information, call 535-5400.

Barbershop open house

Pages of Harmony, the Spokane chapter of the male Barbershop Harmony Society, will host a guest night/open house at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 16, at 7 p.m.

Those interested in singing barbershop harmony are cordially invited. There’s no charge and refreshments will be served.

Spokane Art School events

Painter George Carlson, who has had his work exhibited across the globe, will lead a one-day master class titled “Color and Form in Painting” on Saturday, May 20 at the Spokane Art School, 920 N. Howard.

The class runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information or to register, call SAS at 328-0900.

SAS is also looking for volunteers, teens and adults to assist children who participate in its “Make It Art! Fest!” The festival occurs June 2-5.

Volunteers would help children create craft and art projects, from bead making to sculpting.

The school also needs an assortment of art and craft materials to get the festival off the ground.

The more imaginative, the better. Materials can be: colorful wire, board-game parts, beads, paper flowers, old costume jewelry and metallic papers.

The art school is also seeking basic supply donations like glue, boxes and paper towels.

To volunteer or for more information, call the SAS at 328-0900.